preserves preserves /prɪˈzɝːvz, priːˈzɝːvz/

noun

1. Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar  ( conserve , conserves , preserve , preserves )
   fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
   
   

 preserve preserve /prɪˈzɝːv, priːˈzɝːv/

noun

1. () A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone  ( preserve )
   a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
    Medicine is no longer a male preserve
   medicine is no longer a male preserve
   
2. Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar  ( conserve , conserves , preserve , preserves )
   fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
   
   
3. A reservation where animals are protected  ( preserve )
   a reservation where animals are protected
    We visited the wildlife preserve to observe animals in their natural habitat.
   We visited the wildlife preserve to observe animals in their natural habitat.
   
   

verb

1. () Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last  ( bear on , carry on , uphold , continue , preserve )
   keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
    Preserve the peace in the family
   preserve the peace in the family
    Continue the family tradition
   continue the family tradition
    Carry on the old traditions
   Carry on the old traditions
   
2. () To keep up and reserve for personal or special use  ( preserve , save )
   to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
    She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
   She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
   
3. () Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction  ( conserve , keep up , preserve , maintain )
   keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
    We preserve these archeological findings
   We preserve these archeological findings
    The old lady could not keep up the building
   The old lady could not keep up the building
    Children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
   children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
    The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
   The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
   
4. () Prevent (food) from rotting  ( keep , preserve )
   prevent (food) from rotting
    Preserved meats
   preserved meats
    Keep potatoes fresh
   keep potatoes fresh
   
5. Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing  ( preserve )
   keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
    Preserve the forest and the lakes
   preserve the forest and the lakes
   
6. Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger  ( preserve , keep )
   maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
    May God keep you
   May God keep you